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Axle Assembly: Installation

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  1. Install the rear differential.
    • Connect the breather line.
    • Tighten the front mounting bolt to 275 Nm (203 lb.ft).
    • Tighten the rear mounting bolts to 175 Nm (129 lb.ft).
  2. Vehicles with differential locking motor: Connect the electrical connectors.
    • Secure the wiring harness clips.
  3. Attach the driveshaft to the rear axle drive flange.
    • Clean the component mating faces.
    • Tighten the new Torx bolts to 150 Nm (110 lb.ft).
  4. Install the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System
  5. Clean the components.
  6. With assistance, install the LH halfshaft.
    • Install the snap ring.
    • Open the halfshaft oil seal protector.
    • Make sure the snap ring is fully engaged and retains the halfshaft.
    7. NOTE: The oil seal protector is designed to break into two pieces.
    NOTE: RH illustration shown, LH is similar.
  7. Remove and discard the halfshaft oil seal protector.
    • Use pull ring to break seal protector as shown.
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  8. Using the special tools, install the LH halfshaft in the wheel hub.
    9. CAUTION: Make sure the ball joint seal is not damaged. A damaged seal will lead to the premature failure of the joint.
  9. Connect the LH lower arm to the wheel knuckle.
    • Tighten to 275 Nm (203 lb.ft).
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  10. Install a new halfshaft retaining nut and lightly tighten.
  11. Connect the LH toe link.
    • Tighten the bolt to 175 Nm (129 lb.ft).
  12. Secure the LH parking brake cable to the lower arm.
  13. Install the LH stabilizer bar link.
    • Tighten the new nuts to 115 Nm (85 lb.ft).
  14. Tighten the LH halfshaft retaining nut to 350 Nm (258 lb.ft).
    • Stake the nut to the halfshaft.
  15. Install the RH halfshaft. Refer to Rear Halfshaft .
  16. Fill the differential with fluid. See Differential Draining and Filling .
  17. Install the wheels and tires.
    • Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (103 lb.ft).
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